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Poltina - Anna
| Silver (.802) | 12.93 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Anna Ioannovna (1730-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1737-1740 |
| Value | 1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.802) |
| Weight | 12.93 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1737
МОНЕТА ПОЛТИНА
Translation: Coin Poltina
Edge
Reticulated
Interesting fact
The Poltina coin was used as a means of payment for the Russian Empire's military forces during the reign of Anna Ioannovna (1737-1740). It was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring the empress's name and title on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. Despite its relatively small size, the Poltina coin played an important role in the Russian economy during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1737 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1738 | 175524 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1739 | 119078 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Anna 1737-1740 coin.
